Recipes

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 10 servings cup olive oil 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 garlic clove teaspoon red pepper flakes 5 leaves of fresh basil Chop the garlic and basil until fine. Mix garlic, basil, pepper, red pepper, and olive oil in a bowl or jar. …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 1 medium sized pork tenderloin 4 ounces orange juice 1 garlic clove chopped finely 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon brown sugar teaspoon black pepper Prepare the grill. Place the orange juice, garlic, honey and brown sugar in a large zip lock plastic bag. Add the tenderloin and refrigerate up to 6 hours. Lightly oil the grill so the pork does not stick. Grill the pork on…

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 16 ounces plain Greek non-fat yogurt 1 clove garlic 2 small thin cucumbers 1 tablespoon fresh dill 1 teaspoon olive oil Finely chop the garlic, cucumber, and dill. Add the yogurt to the garlic, cucumber, and dill mixture. Add the olive oil, mix and refrigerate. …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 24 servings, 2 tablespoons per serving 2 large eggplants 6 medium or 3 large garlic cloves 16 ounces plain Greek yogurt tablespoon olive oil teaspoon ground black pepper 1 ounce lemon juice Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry 2 large eggplants. Peel and slice 6 garlic cloves. Each slice should be 1/4 " thick. With a sharp knife, cut an opening in the skin…

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 8 servings 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (no salt added), with liquid 2 teaspoons vegetable broth base (recommended brand: Better than Bouillon) 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup whole-wheat orzo, dry 2 small zucchinis, sliced …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 1 serving serving roasted beets 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts ounce blue cheese 2 cups Mache lettuce In a medium sized salad bowl, place the Mache lettuce. If the beets are cold heat in a small frying pan (include the oil from the beets). Mix together the chopped walnuts, blue cheese and beets. Add pepper if desired and serve. …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 8 servings 2 cups cooked brown rice (short or long grain), cooled 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 5 cups finely chopped kale cup dried cranberries (or raisins) Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger teaspoon smoked red paprika Sea salt and black pepper (as desired) …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 2 small eggplants 1 teaspoon olive oil red onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 bell pepper (green, yellow, or red), diced 1 cup mushrooms (e.g., oyster, shiitake, brown), diced 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium red miso paste 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup cooked kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon…

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 Servings, 4 ounces each 1 pound raw salmon fillet (preferably wild salmon) 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon paprika 2 ounces lemon juice Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of a broiling pan. Place salmon on the top of the broiling pan. Spread the mayonnaise over the salmon evenly. Sprinkle the paprika over the prepared salmon. Broil in the upper half of the oven for about…

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts (not pounded) 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 lemons Pre-heat the grill to high. Cut the lemons in half. Place the chicken and olive oil in a bowl. Squeeze the lemons onto the chicken. Keep the lemon halves in the bowl and marinate for up to an hour. If time is short, this recipe works without marinating. …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced 2 plum tomatoes, chopped red onion, diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Juice of lemon Pinch each of black pepper and cumin Mix all ingredients together. Chill before serving. …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 2 large green or other firm apples cup diced celery cup chopped walnuts 1 cup green or red seedless grapes 1 cup Greek non-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice Peel, core and dice the apples into inch pieces. Cut the grapes in half. Coarsely chop the walnuts. …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 1 pound Chilean sea bass (or substitute haddock or cod) 6 large ripe plum tomatoes 3 large ripe yellow tomatoes 4 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 ounces of lemon juice (about 3 to 4 lemons) 16-ounce can of white beans drained and rinsed 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon sweet paprika cup whole wheat bread crumbs 5 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 1 serving 4 large egg whites cup orange or yellow pepper diced 4 cherry tomatoes diced cup raw baby spinach leaves ounce soft goat cheese 2 tablespoons 1% milk Spray a 10" non-stick frying pan with olive oil pam spray. …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 5 servings cup olive oil cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons Dijon style mustard 1 garlic clove Pinch of ground black pepper Using a garlic press, press one clove of garlic into a jar. Add the olive oil, vinegar, pepper, and mustard. Shake and serve. …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 8 tacos (1 taco per serving) 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cups mushrooms, finely chopped 2 green onions, diced 1 clove garlic, minced cup plus 2 tablespoons homemade or low-sodium prepared salsa, divided 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 (15-ounce) can (1 cup) unsalted black beans, rinsed, drained 8 small (6-inch) whole-grain tortillas 2 cups leafy green lettuce…

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 3 ripe avocados cup fresh cilantro 6 cherry tomatoes 3 ounces of lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Finely chop the garlic and cilantro. Cut the tomatoes into 4 small sections. Peel the avocado. Add the avocado, garlic, tomato, cilantro, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Using a potato masher, mash the avocado until it is chunky (not smooth) and the ingredients are well…

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 4 medium sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Peel the potatoes. Cut them into 1/2 inch slices and set aside. Toss the sweet potatoes, olive oil, pepper and nutmeg in a bowl. Transfer to a jelly roll or sheet pan and bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes, then at 300 degrees for 10…